Reference #: 4569144 THE POSITION Are you looking for a rewarding job making a difference in the lives of children? Join the Office of Children, Youth and Families team! As a member of our team, you will be part of a diverse network that supports and strengthens families in Pennsylvania to provide safe, nurturing, and healthy environments for children. The Division of County Support is seeking a Fiscal Management Specialist 4 to supervise technical work in the oversight of the statewide budgetary analysis for the Office of Children, Youth and Families' (OCYF's) $2B child welfare Needs-Based Plan and Budget (NBPB) Program. Apply today to make your career aspirations a reality!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Fiscal Management Specialist 4, you will be responsible for participating in and overseeing three units of staff engaged in the formulation, coordination, review, and analysis of County Children and Youth Agencies (CCYA) and Child Residential Providers' annual budgets and CCYA's invoices for federal funding. You will direct the review, analysis, and synthesis of data as it relates to budget information, client projections, service levels, county operations, contracting, and program development. You will also provide consultation to management, regional, County Children Youth Agency (CCYA), and Juvenile Probation Office (JPO) staff on the resolution of sensitive fiscal-related issues. This role requires extensive knowledge of federal and state regulations, as well as policy required to develop fiscal procedures and controls.

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Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch (negotiable). Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to two days a week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.   REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: One year as a Fiscal Management Specialist 3; or Three years of experience in professional fiscal administration, and a bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, economics, or a related field; or An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements: This particular position also requires applicants to possess at least two years of full-time professional fiscal administration experience in a child welfare-related program. You must meet thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the linkand click on Residency. You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from c nsideration for this position.

Veterans:

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.